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Course Description

Course Objectives:

•Identify, explain and apply the relevant Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Legislations / Approved Code of Practice / Singapore Standards applicable to Work at Heights (WAH)

•Identify and explain the roles & responsibilities of a WAH Assessor

•Identify hazards, evaluate the risk, and implement control measures for WAH activities

•Conduct risk assessment for WAH and implement preventive measures related to WAH

•Implement and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of Fall Prevention Plan.

•Evaluate whether the control measures implemented on site for PTW are adequate and effective

•Demonstrate competency in donning, checking and correcting of individual Fall Protection Equipment and first line response in emergency

Customers are required to apply and claim SDF directly from WDA. Please refer to below website for information on funding amount and more. http://www.skillsconnect.gov.sg/web/guest/home. 

SDF course code :CRS N 0029654

Assumed Skills and Knowledge:

•Employability Skills System (ESS) Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 and above, or equivalent

•Ability to carry out hazards identification, risk assessment, and risk control measures. 

Only participants with a minimum of 100% attendance on training hours will be allowed to sit for the examination. 

Trainees are required to read the below mentioned materials before attending the WAH course for Assessors. Trainees must also print out the supplementary course materials and bring along to the class: (Refer brochures attached).The supplement reading is criteria and important for the learner to read prior to the class. 

1.ACOP 2013

2.WSH (WAH) Regulations 2013

3.WSH Guidelines for Anchorage, Lifelines & Temp Edge Protection Systems

4.WSH Guidelines for Ladders

5.WSH Guidelines for PPE for WAH

6.WSH Guidelines for Working Safely on Roofs

7. Safety Analysis & Recommendation Report on Work at Height

The learner should be familiar with PTW Permit To Work and prepare a (PTW) prior to the course start date and bring the PTW on the course date for small group discussion purpose. The PTW can be taken from the sample in the Code of Practice for working safely at Heights or from an actual PTW implemented at the participant’s workplace or any other workplaces.

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